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population, but absolutely, than in any year since
the present system of civil registration began; the
years which most nearly approached this minimum
being 1875, 1874, and 1883
From Measles there were 70 deaths against 61
in 1885, 57 of these deaths occurred in children
between 1 and 5 years of age, 51 took place in the
Ist and 4th, or coldest quarters, and only 19 during
the warmer season.
From Scarlet fever there were only 16 deaths
against 23 in the previous fyear, and a decennial
average of 64. Diphtheria caused 12 deaths
against 15 in 1885, the decennial average is 13.
One occurred in the Leather Market, 2 in St. Mary
Magdalen, and 9 in St. James's District.
From Whooping Cough there were 76 deaths.
The number in 1885 was 61, and the average of
ten years 94; 67 of these deaths occurred in the
first six months of the year. Seven deaths were
referred to fever, of which 6 were described as
Enteric, and one as simple fever.
The deaths from Diarrhœa numbered 96 against
61 in 1885, 97 in 1884, and a decennial average of
85. In addition to these, two deaths were
described as Simple Cholera, both in young children.
70 of these 98 deaths occurred in the 3rd quarter
and were mainly attributable to the hot weather.
25 took place in the Leather Market, 18 in St.
Mary Magdalen, and 55 in St. James's District.
The death rate from Diarrhœa in the Leather
Market was 1.53, in St. Mary Magdalen I.l4, in
St. James's 0.95, and in Bermondsey 1.07. In
London this rate was 0.95.